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How do I get/setup a Linux/Unix server?

  • 03-07-2003 3:30pm
    #1
    Calman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 189 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I had an idea to buy Windows 2000 Server and set up a little network to mess around with but I found out it's about a grand to buy, NT4 Server near the same. So Linux/Unix is free right, so where do I download it and how big is it and can I get it somewhere on disk? I don't know anything much about Linux/Unix by the way.


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  • #2
    Lemming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,149 ✭✭✭✭Lemming


    Originally posted by Calman
    Hi,
    I had an idea to buy Windows 2000 Server and set up a little network to mess around with but I found out it's about a grand to buy, NT4 Server near the same. So Linux/Unix is free right, so where do I download it and how big is it and can I get it somewhere on disk? I don't know anything much about Linux/Unix by the way.

    DistroWatch has a list of the various distributors and what's so different about each here

    For example, RedHat 9 (latest version of RH) is a 3 disk install, although this may vary between distros.

    Several distributions sell boxed copies, although Eason & Co. happily inflate the cost of these. Best bet is to d/l them or get someonie to burn you a copy on CD/DVD


  • #3
    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    Most of the people here will burn CD's or DVD's for you for free, trade or cost. I'd recommend Red Hat or FreeBSD for a server, Red Hat would probably be most suitable for a newbie. I'd send you Red Hat myself but I only have 9 on DVD and I've no DVD burner.

    adam


  • #4
    fisty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭fisty


    if you post me the blank CDs and a SAE I will burn you your choice of Debian, Slackware or Mandrake(good for newbie) 3 cds.


  • #5
    Calman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 189 ✭✭Calman


    Thanx guys. Do Easons on O Connell street sell it? Who else sells it do u know? I don't see the Irish distributors on the website.


  • #6
    Typedef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭Typedef


    How do I get/setup a Linux/Unix server?

    Sacrifice small animals, to various gods.
    The god of MTAs the god of Mailman, the god of Apache, the six headed hydra lilo beast

    and such forth.

    Lo betide he who spurns sacrifical hommage to the gods of Unix.

    Or install Mandrake. Simple and lots of automagic configuration.

    Be warned, steep learning curve will ensue, but, if you are determined enough, to go the Linux route, it is ultimately worth it....

    and the sacrificing of small furry things over servers at the wee small hours of the morning brings (it's own) rewards in the afterlife.

    I for example .... shall rule Australia, in my next life.

    Slackware!


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  • #7
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,604 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    Just remember you still have to pay for extra client licenses and if you use IIS to share to the internet AND validate passwords it's another two grand - and loads of other licenses are needed for exchange ISA proxy SQL etc. etc. - in fact with 2003 there could be lots of more licence categories..
    also you have to buy the licenses all over again every three years - it is not an investment

    No - just get a copy of Knoppix - and cluster knoppix too - bootable CD so no risk - and if you like it you can use a "batch file" to copy it to a 4GB partition.. (it's debian)

    Alternatively if you have other versions of windows - Apache is free - DHCP is free - search for my posts :) - and no one in their right mind would trust a M$ firewall - especially when you can hide it behind a 486 running smoothwall etc..

    Sizes: ftp.heanet.ie/pub/knoppix - 700 MB (it' a CD)
    or you can look for versions that fit on a single floppy :)
    or check cover disks ....


  • #8
    Calman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 189 ✭✭Calman


    Cheers. Can I use knoppix as a server, and if I can can I log into it from windows platforms?


  • #9
    Calman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 189 ✭✭Calman


    Just ordered knoppix off the Linux Emporium. Once I get it is it easy enough to use or do I need to check out some websites or books?


  • #10
    Typedef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,564 ✭✭✭Typedef


    Hmm..

    Try www.justlinux.com
    www.linux.ie (or join the ILUG... probably do that anyway).

    This board, #unix on irc.b0rk.co.uk
    or just google for the answers to problems you might be having.


  • #11
    oslin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 32 ✭oslin


    hi,
    the irc channel for linux.ie is irc.linux.ie #linux
    nils


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  • #12
    MiCr0
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,265 ✭✭✭MiCr0


    #unix.ie on b0rk/quakenet for boards.ie *nix users


  • #13
    Calman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 189 ✭✭Calman


    Thanx fisty (I shoulda said something earlier), but I got it off the Linux emporium


  • #14
    fisty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,141 ✭✭✭fisty


    no worries.
    Debian is sweet, if you have broadband apt-get is the handiest thing in the world

    "apt-get install apache sendmail qpopper ssh"

    and boom, you have a fully functional free server:D


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